To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill designates the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians (a National Historic Landmark) and Historic Jefferson College (both in Natchez, Mississippi) as affiliated areas of the Natchez National Historical Park. This formal connection to the National Park System aims to preserve, protect, and interpret resources associated with Natchez Indian history and early American education.
Who Benefits and How
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History becomes the designated management entity and gains access to technical assistance and cooperative agreements with the National Park Service for marketing, interpretation, and preservation activities. Local tourism interests and the Natchez community benefit from enhanced federal recognition and potential tourism promotion. The National Park Service expands its affiliated areas network without acquiring new property or assuming operational costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This bill imposes minimal burdens. The Secretary of the Interior must develop a general management plan within 3 years and submit it to Congress. The National Park Service must provide technical assistance and maintain the affiliated area maps, though the bill explicitly prohibits the Secretary from acquiring property or assuming financial responsibility for operations.
Key Provisions
- Designates Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park System
- Names Mississippi Department of Archives and History as management entity
- Authorizes (but does not fund) technical assistance and cooperative agreements
- Explicitly bars federal property acquisition or operational responsibility
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Establishes the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the Natchez National Historical Park to preserve and interpret resources associated with Natchez Indian heritage and Mississippi history.
Key Policy Areas
Historic Preservation, Federal Lands, Native American Heritage
Primary Purpose
Establishes the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the Natchez National Historical Park to preserve and interpret resources associated with Natchez Indian heritage and Mississippi history.
Policy Domains
Whole Bill - Affiliated Areas Establishment
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Mississippi Department of Archives and History
- Local tourism industry
- Historic preservation advocates
- Natchez community
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- National Park Service (minimal - technical assistance only)
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Tina Smith
D-MN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Sanders, with an amendment
Ms. Smith (for herself and Mr. Braun) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Brand-name pharmaceutical companies, First-filer generic drug companies, Generic drug manufacturers
Positive-direction: Generic drug manufacturers, Subsequent generic drug applicants (non-first-filers)
Negative-direction: Brand-name pharmaceutical companies, First-filer generic drug companies
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
An affiliated area of the Park established by section 3(a)(1)
The management entity for the affiliated areas designated by section 3(d) - the Mississippi Department of Archives and History
The Natchez National Historical Park
The Secretary of the Interior
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